The Gathering Place Where Family Matters

“Working on the Fundamentals” Serving as a leader in any of the offices of church administration is not easy. As the pastor you serve in the role of the Bishop (1Timothy 3:1). The term “Bishop” is thoroughly Biblical, although not often used in our churches. You are charged with being the overseer of the countless […]

  When You are the Busiest and the Ministry is Demanding A few days ago I caught myself thinking about some of the ministry experiences Karen and I shared over the years. This was spurred by the news that one of the couples I married many years ago was about to have another grandchild. Grandchildren!  […]

Overcoming the Juniper Tree Complex or Don’t Run on Empty When Serving in a Leadership Role A little over forty years ago, while still a student at Practical Bible Training School, I had the great opportunity of preaching every Sunday night at a downtown Binghamton church. The salary was $15 and one tank of gas […]

Ten Principles Upon Which My Leadership Is Built   Servanthood. I will nurture the firm conviction that because Christ saved me, I am now His servant to be used daily (1 Peter 3:15) to go wherever He leads and do whatever He chooses.  I am not here to please myself and seek my own interests, […]

  I am convinced that a good ministry is linked to a great marriage. While it is possible to have a poor marriage and appear to have a great ministry, it won’t last. Sooner or later your ministry will reflect what is taking place in your marriage. Strong marriages produce great ministries. I want to […]